Best Johnkingston Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 71 #LoveYourNeighbor By Assuming The Best 35:04

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What is happening in our brains when we are divided? Today we’re speaking about the neuroscience of polarization. What are the meta perceptions that create anger, hate and division — politically, religiously and even as we react to disruptions from Coronavirus? Is there space for us to think the best of one another, or are we simply predisposed to …

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Episode 70: There Is Only Us 39:30

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If each one of us is a dimension of God’s image, then you cannot love God unless you love your neighbor. That’s where we launch our conversation today with Pastor Hurmon Hamilton, who helped to inspire American Awakening. Diversity was intended to reflect back the total image of God. What does this mean for us as we aim to push back the broken edge…

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Episode 69: #LoveYourNeighbor by Showing Up 45:00

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As we begin the hard work of rebuilding our country, we need to think about the greater toll in our communities beyond the virus. With issues like homelessness and domestic violence on the rise, how do we make sure we are focused on more than Corona and the economy? And how might we think about those whose voices we are not hearing as loudly? Join …

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Episode 68: Seeing The World In Color 32:09

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Author and activist Shane Claiborne joins this must listen episode as we dig into chapter 7 of John’s new book (releasing next week!). In the conversation we’re reminded unity is not the same as uniformity and are challenged to ask, “how can we stand in solidarity with the deepest pain that is around us, kill the poison of contempt, and lean into t…

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Episode 67: Choose Your Own Adventure 45:55

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How does the big story work and how do we fit within it? In today’s episode the team goes DEEP on how to find answers in the midst of our struggle to find what God’s will is for our lives. If you are grappling with where you are called, this is an epic conversation we invite you to join — with three generations (almost) worth of input on the journe…

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Episode 66: Everyone Is Going Through Something 51:37

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How is Covid fueling us vs. them divisions in our home states? How much judgement are we casting on others and how much grace are we giving? One America Movement’s Andrew Hanauer leads a conversation about life in a pandemic from Florida, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Tennessee and Illinois. Join us as we unpack what is similar and what is unique about ea…

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Episode 65: The Art of Being Together 42:10

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American Awakening IN FOCUS is back, unpacking themes from John Kingston’s new book coming July 28! This week our friend, photographer and social entrepreneur Jeremy Cowart joins Jeff Bethke and the team to discuss chapter 6 titled, “You’re Not Alone.” So many awesome conversations around this idea. How do we fight the epidemic of loneliness, and w…

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Episode 64: Looking for a Co-Pilot 56:24

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What is most threatening to your peace — school, election, work or financial concerns? In a new Christianity Today poll, the election is by far what people are most troubled with at the moment—though many are still struggling with race and COVID concerns. With that in mind, what are some of the best ways we can share our burdens with each other so …

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Episode 63: Does Polarization Make Us Stupid? 36:14

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Parents are used to being shamed for how they raise their kids, but the “COVID Mommy Wars” are reaching a new level of distortion online. The question about whether or not the time is right to send kids back to school is an important one for many of us. Our @One__America question of the day is, “How do we approach the decision about sending kids ba…

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Episode 62: Sutchering Wounds of the Soul 38:38

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We’re back with our weekly 'American Awakening' IN FOCUS feature, where we unpack themes from John Kingston’s new book (out July 28). This week we welcome Activist Theology Project leader Dr. Robyn Espinoza. With Robyn, Jeff Bethke steers a conversation about chapter 5, titled, “You Need People: Engage in Person”—easier said than done! The team tal…

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Episode 61: How Community Creates Stability 32:44

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We’re back with another poll, Christianity Today readers were asked, “For those who are working remotely do you need physical presence to maintain stability in your relationships?” The team weighs in on what we are gaining and missing in this season of social distance. For those longing for community, how might we create space for this. And what ha…

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Episode 60: Jesus Wasn’t a Christian 30:45

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One of our least structured (and best) episodes yet! Join our team as we lean into a conversation about who is allowed to lead — touching upon issues of race, gender and the qualities that make for great leadership. Plus, we unpack powerful statements made by actor David Oyelowo in a new RELEVANT interview, where he calls out the Church on where it…

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Episode 59: The Superpower of Redeeming Adversity 34:37

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Episode 4 of our mini-series focusing on John Kingston’s new book 'American Awakening: Eight Principles to Restore The Soul of America' — which some are calling the “post-pandemic bounceback playbook." Jeff Bethke steers a conversation that includes Virginia Cumberbatch, who leads racial justice work at Univ. of Texas, as they explore chapter 4 on …

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Episode 58: Don’t Miss The Day 35:35

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In our now regular mid-week feature, Joy Beth from Christianity Today joins with the results of this week’s survey, “Is the sudden rise of Covid cases affecting your plans or behaviors?” The team unpacks this and the difference between thriving and surviving during this season and asks if we can entertain that maybe God is providing a way for us to…

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Episode 57: America’s Divided Mind 41:13

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Today we welcome Andrew Hanauer, who talks about what it means to #LoveYourNeighbor during the most divisive election of our generation and this racial reckoning. We ask the question, “What is toxic polarization doing to our brains?” A new study says polarization literally distorts how our brains process information about society. So the real quest…

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Episode 56: Longing For Renewal 46:14

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It’s Episode 3 of our mini-series focusing on John Kingston’s upcoming book, 'American Awakening: Eight Principles to Restore The Soul of America' — a timely offering that comes out July 28, 2020. Jefferson Bethke leads a conversation that includes 'Christianity Today' president and CEO Tim Dalrymple as they explore chapter 3, which explores the te…

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Episode 55: How Are You Feeling? 48:18

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On today’s show, (mostly) recorded in Nashville, the team processes the big ‘Better Together’ concert from last night and welcomes weekly contributor Joy Beth Smith with another fascinating survey to unpack from Christianity Today. This week’s question: “As the country is opening back up, while facing a racial reckoning, how are you feeling?” A dee…

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Episode 54: Better Together 36:50

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How do we stay focused on our problems, instead of the people who embody them? That’s the question for today as we explore what it looks like to #LoveYourNeighbor — with perhaps the most devise election ever on the horizon, not to mention a global pandemic! Our country is in real pain, but is it new pain? Join us as we seek answers on where we step…

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Episode 53: The Purpose of Awakening 44:30

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Episode 2 of our mini-series focusing on John Kingston’s new book 'American Awakening: Eight Principles to Restore The Soul of America' — a timely offering that speaks directly to the tensions that continue to divide us along racial (and other) lines. Jefferson Bethke leads a conversation that includes author and editor Anne Snyder Brooks as they e…

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Episode 52: Take Me To Church 39:20

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What’s your relationship with church right now? Has physical distance affected how you are worshipping? As we wait to see how quickly people will go back to (physical) church, the American Awakening team explores if the online experience is exposing weaknesses that we are better able to see from home? And as importantly, where does the murder of Ge…

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Episode 51: Love (All) Your Neighbors 48:42

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Today we welcome Joel Rainey from Covenant Church in West Virginia, who is on the frontlines of the tensions we’re struggling with today. Pastor Joel reminds us when injustice happens at the hands of those who are supposed to be protecting us, we need more than a sermon. And we need to listen to both our African American brothers and sisters and th…

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Episode 50: We Need To Remember 41:06

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This is the first episode of a new 8-part series focusing on John Kingston’s forthcoming book, 'American Awakening: Eight Principles to Restore The Soul of America' — a timely offering that speaks directly to the tensions that continue to divide us along racial (and other) lines. Jefferson Bethke leads a conversation that includes activist David Ba…

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Episode 49: It’s Not OK To Do Nothing 46:35

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What are some of the best ways for us to use our voices well and influentially? While many white folks are feeling pressure about the right things to say and do, a new Christianity Today survey provides surprising results about how people are engaging with protests and rallies. How do we have conversations with friends of color? We know doing nothi…

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Episode 48: Get In The Fight for Justice 46:25

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Pastor Chuck Mingo joins us from Crossroads Church where he is leading 'Undivided,' an initiative bringing black and white Christians from Cincinnati together creating tangible ways to engage in justice — and encouraging people to not sit on the sidelines. Also, the team talks about some of the rhetoric that seems resistant to fully embracing our n…

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Episode 47: A Change Is Gonna Come 47:21

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Defunding police departments is a hot topic right now. And many institutions are suggesting they will no longer contract with municipal police departments for private security. With all of these issues coming to a head, is it time to try another way to bring order in our communities — other than policing? Join the conversation as we unpack the issu…

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Episode 46: Everyone Is Fighting a Battle of Their Own 41:29

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Tensions are high in many American cities, and our military is engaged in keeping the peace and at times actively suppressing rallies and protests. Today our diverse team asks, “Do we as citizens support military action in our streets? Are we beyond effective communication, or is this the only way for real change to take place in our country?” It’s…

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Episode 45: Fighting For Our Neighbors 39:37

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On a difficult day in America following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the worldwide protests that have ensued the team responds and asks the question, “What are we willing to fight for?” Plus Joel Searby gives us a reminder on ‘righteous anger’, Jefferson Bethke on the ripple effects of Jesus laying aside his power for the sake of …

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Episode 44: Faith Over Fear 28:21

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How do we resist living in fear, when our cities are burning and the economy has turned upside down? Jefferson Bethke brings a word on scripture’s promise that God is close in our pain, Dan Haseltine talks about the myth of security and Calvin Lee references the story of David & Goliath to remind us that God comes through and we have the tools to s…

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Episode 43: Contagious Courage 51:47

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“Don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have. History has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.” These words from Michelle Obama begin our conversation today. Where are we finding light and hope while we consider the news of 100,000 coronavirus deaths in the U.S.? Join our crew as we share some sig…

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Episode 42: Repairing The Fabric 49:04

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We’ve been talking about rebuilding trust. Combating divisiveness and anxiety through purpose and togetherness — modeling unity with our diverse team. But how do we respond on days like today when the news is overwhelming? When we’re reminded of inequality that still exists? When it feels like justice is absent? If these are questions you’re asking…

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Episode 41: Rebuilding Trust, Finding Truth 31:46

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Today our conversation is centered on how we pursue accountability and real relationships in moments of crisis. What would it look like if we called our leaders to serve all, rather than just a few? What is our responsibility as citizens — as Christians? And is there room for grace in this conversation? It’s a big topic as we look to the future and…

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Episode 40: Holding On To The Presence 48:22

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Our 40th podcast! Since the beginning of COVID we’ve been bringing light and life every day with our diverse crew of leaders — leaning into the big questions we’re all wrestling with in this unique moment. In today’s episode the big question is: how do we move forward when we don’t know what’s to come? Come for the conversation and stay for musicia…

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Episode 39: Don’t Call It A Comeback! 47:31

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In today’s episode, the team engages in a lively conversation on the art of the comeback. What are the elements that make a comeback? And how are we writing our own comeback stories as we transition out of total quarantine? Plus, Joel Searby’s Daily Dose, Jeff Bethke talks about the big impact of 1%, some good news from Calvin Lee, worship from Jos…

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Episode 38: Everything Is (Not) Awesome 38:19

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Marisa Prince asks if there are ways we can use what we have learned in this season to get people to open up and share their needs. In other words, how can we encourage people to share so we can help? Plus, Joel Searby reminds us to keep our focus on today’s bread, Jeff Bethke shares a lesson on spiritual blessing in heavenly places — and confesses…

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Episode 37: A Time for Grit? 45:34

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Now that the entire world has been impacted by COVID-19, is now the time for grit? Marisa Prince invites us to consider how we can use this moment to develop a bit more — or can we? What are some tangible steps we can take to grow more persistent in our hope and faith? We’re all going through something. How we come out of this season feels importan…

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Episode 36: The Last Dance 34:03

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In this episode, the crew leans into doubt, with Psalms 77 as a guide for how to express our emotions and remember where God has shown up for us. Jeff Bethke brings a word on intimacy, and how God’s pursuit of us might be a model for how we reach out to others. Andrew Hanauer joins for #LoveYourNeighbor, and a story that reminds us there are good p…

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Episode 35: The Courage To Be Great Neighbors 36:47

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In this episode, we get back to one of the key themes from John Kingston’s new book “American Awakening” — about leadership, change and finding the courage to care. JK and the team give examples of those who model this courage in the present and throughout history. Plus, Joel Searby shares about seeking satisfaction, Jeff Bethke reminds us that win…

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Episode 34: What Are We Fighting For? 43:15

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Close your eyes. Yes you! In today’s episode, our own Marisa Prince asks us to envision a society that, despite its brokenness in light of Coronavirus, is actually healthy and whole. What does that look like? What do we see when we think about what really matters — what is worth saving and holding onto? The team takes a shot at reframing the conver…

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Episode 33: All Things New 44:59

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Covid-19 is permanently changing how we live — every generation is confronting an unprecedented “new normal.” But we know from Scripture that God is all about new things. So does this mean we as people of faith have an advantage as we consider how we individually go forward? The team unpacks this idea, plus a parable of the daylily from Joel Searby…

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Episode 32: Zooming in. Zooming Out. 39:32

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What is God up to right now? And what does sacrifice look like in the midst of this pandemic? Those are the questions of the day as the team zooms in (and out) to see the big picture — and consider what we as people of faith have to offer in this moment. Compassion. Grace. Hidden joy! Join us as we uncover how to show up for our neighbors. Plus Bon…

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Episode 31: Making Your Day Count 30:41

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Today’s episode is all about hope. It’s about the waiting, the doing and the faith that it takes to hope. We talk about an extraordinary young Asian American woman who hoped to make the world a better place in #LoveYourNeighbor. We talk about the many ways hope shows up in our lives — as we endeavour to make a difference, as we trust God for his pr…

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Episode 30: Radical Togetherness 45:41

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In the first of several upcoming episodes, the steam unpacks one of the core themes from John Kingston’s forthcoming book American Awakening: Eight Principles to Restore the Soul of America. How does seeing each other help us see God? And how does our value as a collective community transform our view of God’s kingdom. Plus worship from Josh Jacob,…

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Episode 29: In The Shelter of Each Other 43:38

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Even while we are fighting the common enemy in the Coronavirus, we are seeing violence flare against Asian Americans, law enforcement and even an innocent black man jogging through a neighborhood in Georgia. How do we reconcile these tensions, what do we do with our anger and where do we go from here as people of faith? Plus Josh, Joel, Jeff and Da…

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Episode 28: Dangerous Things for the Greater Good 46:31

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Today we wrestle with the ethics behind ‘challenge trials’ — are we okay if people want to sacrifice their health (or life) in the name of medical science for the purpose of finding a vaccine for Corona? What exactly is a justifiable risk and how far would you be willing to go? Plus, music from Josh Jacob, a Daily Dose from Joel Searby, Jeff Bethke…

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Episode 27: Stand Together, Fly Together 42:00

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As many Americans grapple with whether or not to wear face masks in light of the pandemic, some vigilantes are taking matters into their own hands — reporting neighbors and co-workers, shaming strangers and even at times provoking violence. In today’s episode, John, Marisa and the team consider the ethical and spiritual ramifications of this debate…

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Episode 26: Rising and Falling, Together 34:59

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In our regular feature with One America Movement, we learn about an extraordinary restaurant owner who is taking #LoveYourNeighbor very seriously. Which begs the question: as people of faith, how do we assess how much to give of ourselves, our time, our resources? Where do the patterns we see intersect with the mystery of God? In short, how much is…

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Episode 25: Living Between The Future and the Past 40:14

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Marisa Prince leads a conversation about how we rely on our past to give us comfort in the present — especially when we feel out of control. Reunion shows from Parks and Rec, Fresh Prince of Bel Air and The Goonies are reminders of what feels good, but might we be missing what God has planned for us if we’re spending too much energy looking backwar…

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Episode 24: We Decide How We Live 41:37

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Are we willing to give up some privacy for the health and safety of our communities? That is the big question of the day. While tech giants Apple and Google are unveiling plans for an app that tracks our movements and contacts for the purpose of preventing the spread of Covid, how far are we willing to go for this possible invasion of our freedom? …

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Episode 23: 100 Days of Corona and the Lord’s Prayer 47:13

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It’s been 100 days since the first U.S. citizen tested positive for Coronavirus. In today’s episode, the team reflects on this unique time, what we are learning along the way and some takeaways we might apply to our post-Covid lives. Plus ‘good news’ from Calvin, Joel’s Daily Dose, a hot take from Jeff Bethke on the surprising outcome of eating thr…

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Episode 22: UFOs, Aliens and God 43:34

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In today’s episode we turn away from the Coronavirus for a moment to ponder: Is there life beyond our planet? Are UFOs real, and are aliens visiting earth simply to bring together God’s creation? In other words, “Are they ‘radical us’ -ing, us?” It’s a fascinating conversation with our crew bringing their unique perspectives. Back in our solar syst…

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